Spain

Spanish foods

100

its geographical influence made this type of food very popular

seafood

200

this acts as an appetizer

tapas

300

one of Spain's most popular meat dishes

Lamb casserole

400

known for its health benefits

Mediterranean

500

if you are lucky enough to be in Spain in the Fall this is the best time to have...

wild mushrooms

Spanish culture

100

Flamenco

one of the most popular dances in spain

200

also called corrida de toros

Bull fighting

300

About 79% of Spaniards identify as belonging to what religion

Roman Catholic

400

what are at least three groups of immigrants that are moving to spain in the 21st century?

Chinese, Indian, Filipino and Middle Eastern

500

In spain this age group MUST attend school

6 to 16

Some history

100

The Kingdom of Spain was created in this year because of the unification of the Kingdom of Castile and the Kingdom of Aragon.

1492

200

Which century was the French revolution?

19th Century

300

in what years did Spain see most of its economic growth?

late 1960's and early 1970's

400

in the late 18th century the ______were in power

the bourbons

500

In what year did Spain join the European Union

1986

Random facts

100

What is the Capitol of Spain?

Madrid

200

What is the official language of Spain?

spanish

300

What is another popular language spoken in Spain?

Basque

400

what is the Current form of governmenturrent?

current form of government is: Unitary parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy

500

What is the currency used in Spain

Euro

La Musica

100

besides the Flamenco Spain has another popular dance that is also popular in many other countries.

Ballet

200

Spanish song writters like to add this element to contemporary songs.

political reform

300

This band is one of the most popular in Spain right now

Mecano

400

Mecano sold how many records?

16 million

500

of what origin is the Space dog?

Russian